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Fear Factory @ Irving Plaza (11/8/2005)

January 4, 2006 Ken Pierce Leave a comment

Artist: Fear Factory
Venue: Irving Plaza
Opener: Soilwork, Strapping Young Lad, Darkane
Date: 11/8/2005
Label: Calvin Records

Hot off the heels of their support of Megadeth with their appearance on Gigantour, Fear Factory was back with a headlining set. For the fans this band has this would be a welcome thing as Fear Factory was one of those Gigantour bands that was only afforded 30 minutes of performance time and this is just not enough to have when you are a band of this capacity. They also made sure to bring along some incredible groups as support and to give every fan their money’s worth without question. They labeled this “The Transgression Tour” which was smartly going to keep the name of their new album fresh in your mind. Joining Fear Factory on the tour would be Darkane, Strapping Young Lad and Soilwork. All of these bands are under the Century Media Records family in some fashion. Here is a little about each band for easier reference.
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Events, Reviews

Skateboard Marketing’s CMJ Showcase & Fear Factory @ Don Hills (9/15/2005)

November 2, 2005 Ken Pierce Leave a comment

Event: Skateboard Marketing 14th Anniversary Industry Showcase
Venue: Don Hills (New York, NY)
Band: Fear Factory
Date: 9/15/2005
Label: Calvin Records

The CMJ Music Marathon is a musical force plain and simple. Short for The College Music Journal, this magazine is the industry resource for College Radio and Retail people. This year the event would be no different as it brings together artists and all sorts of industry personnel as it has done for the past 20 years. In addition to the great music there are often fantastic gatherings spread out across the City. PiercingMetal.com had the pleasure of attending one of the many killer parties that come along with it being the CMJ. This particular party would be the 14th Anniversary Party of Skateboard Marketing; Host Munsey Ricci was on hand to make sure everyone in attendance had a great time. This party was not only held in the popular NYC Club Don Hills, but would feature a special musical performance by the one and only Fear Factory. The band just completed a successful appearance as one of the Main Stage bands for Megadeth’s Gigantour and being able to see them knock out some tunes in a small venue like this would be very intense indeed. The band was also celebrating their release of the new CD “Trangression” on Calvin Records. That evening the bar was sponsored by both Budweiser and Jagermeister so you can imagine that a lot of drinking got done.
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Music, Reviews

“Transgression” by Fear Factory

October 1, 2005 Ken Pierce Leave a comment

Artist: Fear Factory
Title: “Transgression”
Label: Calvin Records
Release Date: 8/23/2005
Genre: Heavy Metal
Rating: 8/10

The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines “transgress” as to “step beyond or go beyond limits”. With the release of “Transgression” by Fear Factory the band has done just that. This CD works on previously introduced themes and introduces a wide variety of new ones mixed in with what you expect from them. The CD starts off with “540,000 Fahrenheit” and “Transgression” which are very heavy and intense but people who have followed the band for awhile might find some of the CD confusing. You need to be of the mindset that bands change styles and musical delivery as time goes by. Noted for their industrialized sound first and foremost you can recognize that texture in the beginning tracks, yet midway through the CD you will notice a change. Some of this piece is classic Fear Factory with brutal riffing, drumming and vocals. However, the atmospheric ballad of “Echo Of My Scream” will take most fans by surprise. It’s a highlight of the record since it shows how subtle and melodic Burton Bells voice can be. Perhaps some of the change is due to having new members recording with them for the first time. Joining Bell and Hererra are Christian Olde Wolbers (guitar) and Byron Stroud of Strapping Young Lad also makes his first appearance on bass. The lineup works very well together and besides the killer guitar work of Wolbers, I think Stroud brings a little of that SYL madness to the band. The song “Empty Vision” exemplifies this new roster especially well.
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Photo Galleries

Fear Factory: Live Photos @ Mid-Hudson Civic Center (8/21/2005)

September 30, 2005 Ken Pierce Leave a comment

“Gigantour” was coming at you live from the Mid-Hudson Civic Center and PiercingMetal.com was on point as early as possible to catch all of the bands. That show was documented and discussed in full on THIS LINK; Now please enjoy the photos taken during Fear Factory’s set.

fear factory, fear factory concert photos, gigantour — Fear Factory by Ken Pierce (2005)

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Events, Reviews

Megadeth & Dream Theater: “Gigantour” @ Mid-Hudson Civic Center (8/21/2005)

September 30, 2005 Ken Pierce Leave a comment

Artist: Megadeth & Dream Theater – “Gigantour”
Venue: The Mid-Hudson Civic Center (Poughkeepsie, NY)
Opener: Symphony X, Nevermore, Fear Factory, Life Of Agony, Dillinger Escape Plan, Dry Kill Logic
Label: Capitol Records
Date: 8/21/2005

When I was offered the opportunity to cover the “Gigantour” it was a goal of mine to try and do this in a venue that I had never been to previously. Of course The Jones Beach Amphitheatre or the PNC Arts Center would have been an easier commute and travel but this is Metal and raising the bar a notch is what I am all about. I opted for the performance that would be held at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie NY. As many Metal heads know by now the “Gigantour” is the brainchild of Megadeth’s mastermind Dave Mustaine. The show is colossal and features a number of varied and very interesting Metal acts. The roster for the show I would attend would be as follows: Bobaflex, Drykill Logic, Symphony X, Nevermore, Life Of Agony, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Fear Factory, Dream Theater and of course Megadeth. Not as numerous in line-ups as the Ozzfest, but in all honesty I prefer a festival to not be overblown either. It loses some of its appeal if there is too much going on and makes it very difficult to report on.
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